Improvement in cigar-box catches



UNITED S'rArins nzrnivr @Prion IMPROVEMENT IN CIGAR-BOX CATCHES.`

Specification forming part of Letters Patent N0. 187,626, dated February 20, 1877 application filed January 13, 1877.

specification:

In the accompanying drawing, Figure l represents a front view of a cigar-box with our improved lock or catch; and Figs. 2 and' are Vertical transverse sections of the box, showing the catch respectively in closed and open position. y

Similar letters of reference indicate corresponding parts.

The object of this invention is to provide for cigar-boxes an improved catch, that closes the same in reliable manner, Without projecting beyond vthe wall* or lid of the box, and without being liable to give out by use, forming a strong and positive locking device, which may be opened and closed with great facility.

The invention consists of a swinging hook, that is pivoted by a U-shaped strip into a cross-slit or recess ol' the front wall of the cigar-box, and arranged to engage the bent 4and recessed part ot' a top strip of the lid in a recess ofthe latter.

In the drawing, A represents the body of a cigar-box; B, the lid, and O the swinging locking hook or catch of the same. The hook G is pivoted by a cross-pin, a,'to a central U- shaped part, b, of a metallic strip or band, D, that is nailed to the front wall of the box, near the upper edge, the bent portion4 entering a cross-slit or recess, d, of the front wall, in which the hook swings in opening and closing.

The slit d is readily cut by means of a saw, and the strip, with the pivot-hook, quickly attached to the box by driving in the nails.

The lid B is cut in similar manner at a point corresponding or registering with the slit of the front wall, and a metallic strip or plate, E, bent invsimilar manner as strip D, with a U- shaped center part, c, attached by end prongs fto the top of the lid, the bent portion or seat c entering the slit ot' the lid, and admitting the locking of the hook thereon when the same is brought up for that purpose.

The bent seat c is recessed at the lower front part, so that the shank of the hook may enter the upper slit, and thereby no part of' the hook or catch, with the exception of av small top catch, g, for the nail, projects beyondlthe front wall or'lid of the box. The hook `is thereby not in the way of the convenient storing and packing of the box, while it forms a strong closing device for the same, that .remains in Working order even il' the front wall or lid gets warped.

The locking device is instantly opened by taking hold of the top catch of the hook and swinging the `hook down, or closed by swinging the hook up into the bent and recessed seat of the strip ofthe lid.

The catch will last as long as the box, as it is very durable, and always in eiective working ord-er, as no spring is used in the same.

Having thus described our invention, we claimas new and desire to secure by Letters Patentl. The combination of a pivot hook or catch swinging in a cross-slit or recess of the front wall of the`box, at right angles to the same, with a catch or seat placed into a slit orrece'ss of' the lid, substantially in the manner and for the purpose set forth.

2. The combination of the hook or catch C, pivoted to a bent strip or band, D, in a slit or recessot' the front wall of the box, with a top strip or band, E, of the lid, having a bent part or seat entering a slit or recess of the lid, substantially as shown and described.

FERDINAND HASSELBAGH. ERNST HASSELBACH. Witnesses:

PAUL GOEPEL, LO. SEDGwIoK. 

